Alicante and Madrid are well connected by road, rail and air. But how far is Alicante from Madrid? The answer is 423 km (263 mi) by road. Let’s look at how much time and money each option takes.
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Cómo ir de Alicante a Madrid
Aquí está el resumen de precios y horarios de cada transporte de Alicante a Madrid:
| Transporte | Precio estimado | Tiempo | Entradas | Notas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tren de alta velocidad | From 13€ | From 2:18h to 2:57h | renfe.com Iryo.eu Ouigo.com Avlorenfe.com | Sistema de precios similar al de los aviones |
| Plano | From 40€ | about 1h 10min | skyscanner.net | Air Europa and Iberia (Air Nostrum) |
| Autobús | From 7€ (promo); usually 39.05€–52.79€ | 4h 50min to 6h 05min | alsa.es | Alsa.es; 10-trip “Bono Comparte”: pay 6 trips, travel 10 |
| Coche | About 49.10€ of petrol (6L/100km) | about 4h 15min | n/a | Se recomienda parar cada 2h de viaje |
| Coche compartido Blablacar | From about 27€ | At least about 4h 15min | Blablacar.es | Los precios de los viajes cambian mucho de un conductor a otro |
Alicante a Madrid en tren
The best service from Alicante to Madrid is by high-speed train. The companies operating the service are Renfe (AVE, Avlo and Alvia), Ouigo and Iryo (not every day). There are usually about 14 to 17 direct trains per day to Madrid.
But there is also another type of service on the route: Alvia.
Alvia
Alvia is the slowest train on this route, but it is a good option if its times and prices suit you. It takes about 2h 55min. Prices vary a lot with demand under Renfe’s pricing; on a weekday two weeks ahead, it started at 21.85€.
Alvia trains have an optional fee for travelling in first class. All passengers can use the cafeteria coach where you can buy some food and snacks. The trains are adapted for passengers with reduced mobility.
Trenes de alta velocidad
There are several companies offering high-speed trains to Madrid: Renfe (AVE and Avlo), Ouigo and Iryo.
Renfe AVE
AVE is the most frequent train between Alicante and Madrid and runs the fastest services. Journeys on the route take 2:18h to 2:57h, depending on the stops and train traffic. AVE stands for Alta Velocidad Española or Spanish High Speed.
AVE trains have business class, and a cafeteria and are adapted for passengers with reduced mobility. AVE trains are the most frequent type of service during the day. Prices will vary highly on the route demand with Renfe’s prices algorithm. The way it works is similar to prices in flights. On a weekday two weeks ahead, AVE fares were 26.65€–56€, and the cheapest train on the route cost 13€.
Alicante a Madrid en autocar
Varias empresas operan el trayecto Alicante-Madrid. Todos los autobuses partirán de la estación de autobuses de Alicante y terminarán el recorrido en la estación de autobuses de Madrid, Estación del Sur, desde donde se puede tomar el metro o los trenes locales.
The main company operating the route is ALSA. You can check and buy the tickets on their website. Promo fares can start at 7€, and the standard fare is 39.05€–52.79€. Again the price depends on demand and ALSA’s price algorithm. ALSA also sells a shareable 10-trip “Bono Comparte”: you pay for 6 trips and travel 10.
Los autobuses disponen de asientos cómodos. Disponen de dos espacios para el equipaje: el maletero para maletas grandes y el espacio sobre el asiento para el equipaje de mano.
Los autobuses cuentan con un baño y hacen una parada obligatoria en mitad del recorrido. La parada está cerca de la localidad de La Junquera y se pueden comprar productos típicos de la provincia de Albacete.
ALSA suele proyectar dos películas con subtítulos en español que puedes escuchar con auriculares.
Alicante a Madrid en coche
The motorway from Alicante to Madrid is free. Alicante is on the coast and Madrid sits high on Spain’s central plateau, so the road climbs most of the way. Some parts of the motorway near Madrid might be a bit steep and curvy as it is a kind of old mountain motorway. You might find some traffic depending on the dates and times you are driving.
In general, the motorways are well maintained in Spain and have nice wide shoulders. The drive takes about 4h 15min without stops, so plan for longer with a break. If you are driving an electric car you can use the app ElectroMaps to plan where to stop and charge. The charging network is expanding fast in Spain. Right now you should be able to use one of the few fast chargers available on the route. Very shortly, more chargers will be added giving you some more options. There are Superchargers in the middle of the route if you drive a Tesla car.
Está bien señalizado cómo ir a Madrid desde Alicante. La autovía principal por la que circulará se llama A-31.
Viaja de Alicante a Madrid con BlaBlaCar
BlaBlaCar es una empresa que permite compartir viajes en coche entre particulares. Es muy popular en varios países europeos, como España.
If you are a passenger, you will divide with the driver the petrol price. The prices for this ride start at about 27€. The app has a booking and messaging system where you can speak with the driver. You can use that in-app chat to decide with the driver where to be picked up and left.
Alicante a Madrid en avión
The last option to travel from Alicante to Madrid is taking a flight. The airlines flying from Alicante Airport to Madrid-Barajas Airport are Air Europa and Iberia (operated by Air Nostrum) (checked 10 October 2026). One-way fares start at about 40€.
Si quieres reservar un vuelo, podrías utilizar una herramienta de búsqueda de vuelos como, por ejemplo, Skyscanner, Momondo o Google Flights. Aquí tienes cómo llegar desde el centro de Alicante hasta el aeropuerto de Alicante en autobús.
Espero que este artículo te ayude a comprender mejor cómo viajar entre Alicante y Madrid. Si tienes alguna pregunta, por favor, ¡utiliza los comentarios!